Comparison
GMC Sierra EV vs Nissan Ariya
Denali Max Range vs EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range GMC Sierra EV 478 mi vs 289 mi
Best value Nissan Ariya $44,370 vs $98,800
Faster charging Nissan Ariya 35 min vs 50 min
5-yr energy Nissan Ariya $7,650 vs $5,300
Winner by category
5 categories comparedRange winner
GMC Sierra EV
478 mi vs 289 mi
Value winner
Nissan Ariya
$154/mi vs $207/mi
Charging winner
Nissan Ariya
35 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Nissan Ariya
344 Wh/mi vs 495 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
GMC Sierra EV
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | GMC Sierra EV | Nissan Ariya |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Denali Max Range | EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh |
| MSRP (USD) | $98,800 | $44,370 (better) |
| Range | 478 mi (better) | 289 mi |
| Efficiency | 495 Wh/mi • 2.02 mi/kWh | 344 Wh/mi • 2.91 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 215 kWh (better) | 87 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| Body type | Truck | SUV |
| DC max | 350 kW (better) | 178 kW |
| AC max | 19 kW (better) | 7 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 50 min | 35 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 76.9 (better) | 65.5 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 91 mi (better) | 76 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 207 $/mi | 154 $/mi (better) |
| Top speed | 106 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 57.5 cu ft (better) | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 10,000 lb (better) | 1,653 lb |
Pick the GMC Sierra EV if…
- You drive long days: 478 vs 289 miles of rated range.
- You haul gear: 57.5 vs 17 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You tow: rated for 10,000 lb vs 1,653 lb.
Pick the Nissan Ariya if…
- You want the lower price: $44,370 vs $98,800 to start, $54,430 less.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 35 vs 50 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $5,300 vs $7,650 in energy over 5 years.
Availability: Nissan Ariya production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: GMC Sierra EV vs Nissan Ariya
| Charging mix | GMC Sierra EV | Nissan Ariya |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 495 Wh/mi | 344 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $5,600 | $3,900 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $7,650 | $5,300 |
| All public DC fast charging | $15,850 | $11,000 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| GMC Sierra EV | Nissan Ariya | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 325 mi | 197 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 284 mi | 172 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 1 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 50 min | about 70 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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